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Q.1-5.In questions given below, a part of the sentence is underlined. Below are given alternatives to the underlined part at (A), (B) and (C) which may improve the sentence. Choose the correct alternative. In case no improvement is needed your answer is (D).
Q.1. He has set up a stationary shop.
(A) stationery
(B) recent
(C) close
(D) No Improvement
Q.2. God smiles at those who believe in him.
(A) for
(B) on
(C) above
(D) No Improvement
Q.3. Many a flight were cancelled.
(A) was
(B) have been
(C) have to be
(D) No Improvement
Q.4. The Ganga rises in the Himalaya and fell into the Bay of Bengal.
(A) felled
(B) fallen
(C) falls
(D) No Improvement
Q.5. Mr. Bose napping on the sofa, woke up started and enquired what happened.
(A) startle
(B) startling
(C) startled
(D) No Improvement
Q.6-10.Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions given below it.
Earthen pots usually get popular around festivals like Diwali but they look remarkable all around the year. They are unique and artistic. Nowadays, there are various kinds of pots available in the market which includes pots with embellishments, with plaster of Paris designs, traditional designs and pots decorated with small pieces of glass/bangles etc. Painted pots are also available in the market which usually have colourful floral patterns or traditional designs Pots with varnish should be preferred they are resistant to dirt.
A fond lover of earthen pots, a housewife says, “I have always had a liking for earthen pots. I think they look very stylish and unique. I have placed them in two corners of my living room and my daughter has painted these with big pretty floral patterns.”
These pots can also be placed without any modifications for a conventional, earthy look. These work very well in a space which is casual and has dim lights.
Creative bells can be made up for homes. The hole at the bottom of the pot makes this a lot easier. A pot with an attractive colourful design can be used. A bell can be placed through the hole and hung up just anywhere one wants to. This works best for balconies as they are similar to delicate wind chimes.
Q.6. When do earthen pots become popular according to the author?
(A) During spring season
(B) During new years celebration
(C) When India wins the match
(D) During festivals like Diwali
Q.7. 'They are unique and artistic' in the line 'they' stand for ___________.
(A) The people of India
(B) The bells made of clay
(C) Pots and Pans of the seller
(D) Earthen pots
Q.8. What role does the author reveal for 'Plaster of Paris'?
(A) It is used in cooking
(B) It is used in making balloons.
(C) It is used in designing earthen pots.
(D) It is used in attracting customers.
Q.9. 'Embellishment' means-
(A) Ruin
(B) Destroy
(C) Destruction
(D) Decoration
Q.10. Antonym of 'Delicate'-
(A) Fragile
(B) Weak
(C) Strong
(D) Gust
ANSWERS:
Q.1.(A)
Q.2.(B) smile is followed by 'on'.
Laugh is followed by 'at'.
Q.3.(A) 'Many a' is always followed by singular name and singular verb.
Q.4.(C)
Q.5.(C)
Q.6.(D)
Q.7.(D)
Q.8.(C)
Q.9.(D)
Q.10.(C)
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